Use and
Care
& Cooking Guide
Spacemaker@
Microwave Oven
Contents
Adapter Plugs
29
Heating or Reheating Guide 15,
16
Aluminum Foil
4
Hold Time
8
Appliance Registration
2
Light Bulb Replacement
28
Auto Defrost
10, 11
Microwave Cookware Guide 14
Auto Start
12
Microwaving Tips
3
Care and Cleaning
26
Minute/Second Timer
8
Consumer Services
31
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Control Panel
6
Power Levels 6,8-9, 12,30
Cooking Complete Reminder 7
Precautions
2-5
Cookin~ Guide
19-25 Problem Solver
30
Defrosting Guide
17, 18
Safety Instructions 2-5
Delayed Cooking
8
Time Cook
12
Exhaust Feature
6,27 Time Defrost
9
Extension Cords
29
Warranty
Back Cover
Features
7
Glossary of Microwave Terms 13
Grease Filter
27
GE Answer Center
a
Grounding Instructions
29
800.626.2000
Models
~M132J
~M133J
Microwave power output
of this oven is 750 watts.
(lEC-705
Test Procedure)
GE Appliances
Help us help you...
Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and
maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy
for
answers to your
questions.
If
you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside
the oven.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur
for
adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible
for
registerin
g
you
as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send
in your Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card.
lf
you move, or if you are not the
original purchaser,
plea:se
write to
us, stating model and
serial
numbers.
This appliance must be registered.
Please be certain that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you received a
damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
● Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
● Light reflection around door or
outer case.
●
Dimming oven 1
ight
and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
●
Dull
thumping sound while oven
is operating.
● Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using your
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other
small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with
yoLIr
oven.
If you need service...
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back
of
this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to
follow
for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North
Wacker
Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
-POSSIBLE
EXPOSU~
TO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this
oven with the door open since
open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat
or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object
between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it
is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no
damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or
loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be
adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.
2
Microwaving Tips
● Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable
for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware which
does not have metallic trim or
glaze with a metallic sheen can be
used. Some cookware is labeled
“suitable for microwaving.”
If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the dish you
are
testing and a glass measuring
cup filled with one
cup water—set
the
measuring
cup either in or next
to the dish. Microwave
I
minute at
high. If the dish heats, it should not
be used for microwaving. If the
dish remains cool and
only
the
water in the cup heats, then the
dish is microwave-safe.
“
Paper towels, waxed paper and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
● Some microwaved foods
require stirring, rotating or
rearranging. Check cookbook
supplied.
● Steam builds up pressure in
foods which are tightly covered
by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken
livers to prevent bursting.
E
safe for use in microwave ovens.
—
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When using electrical
appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed,
including the following:
WARNING–To reduce
the risk of burns, electric
shock,
fire,
injury to persons
or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
● Use this appliance only for
its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This
microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat or cook food,
and is not intended for laboratory
or industrial use.
● Read and follow the
speci~lc
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
c
This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 28.
● For best operation, plug
this appliance into its own
electrical outlet,
to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing of
fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
● Do not mount this appliance
over a sink. Install or locate
this appliance only in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
● Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
c
Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this
product near water—for
example, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool.
● Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
● Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
c
Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
c
Do not operate this
appliance if it has a damaged
power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
● See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section(s) of this
book.
● This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
● As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
● To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
—Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in oven.
—Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking.
—Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper may cause arcing or
ignite. Paper products
containing nylon
or nylon
filaments should be avoided,
as they may also ignite.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
—Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
—Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in a
special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
—Do not operate the oven
while empty to avoid damage
to the oven and the danger of
fire. If by accident the oven
should run empty a minute or
two, no harm is done. However,
try to avoid operating the oven
empty at all times—it saves
energy and prolongs the life of
the oven.
—Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your
oven.
●
Do
not use the oven for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in use.
● If materials inside oven
should ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
● Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed
containers—
for example, closed jars-will
explode and should not be
heated in this microwave oven.
Such use of the microwave oven
could result in injury.
● Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even without their
lids;
especially meat and egg
mixtures.
● Don’t defrost frozen
beverages in narrow necked
bottles (especially carbonated
beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
● Use metal only as directed in
this book. TV dinners maybe
microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4” high; remove top foil
cover and return tray to box.
When using metal in the
microwave oven, keep metal
at least 1 inch away from sides
of oven.
● Cookware may become hot
because of heat
transfemed
from
the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the
cookware.
● Sometimes, the oven floor
can become too hot to touch.
Be careful touching the floor
during and after cooking.
c
Foods cooked in liquids
(such as pasta) may tend to boil
over more rapidly than foods
containing less moisture.
Should this occur, refer to the
Care and Cleaning section(s) for
instructions on how to clean the
inside of the oven.
● Thermometer—Do not use a
thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the
thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the
microwave oven.
● Plastic cookware—Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used
carefully.
Even microwave-safe
plastic may not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions as are
glass or ceramic materials and
may soften or char if subjected to
short periods of overcooking. In
longer exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware could
ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use
microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance
with the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to
microwaving. 3) Do not permit
children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
● When cooking pork, follow
the directions exactly and
always cook the meat to an
internal temperature of at least
170°F.
This assures that, in the
remote possibility that trichina
may be present in the meat, it
will be killed and the meat will
be safe to eat.
● Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure will
build up inside egg yolk and
will cause it to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
● Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes,
sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets,
and egg yolks (see previous
caution) should be pierced to
allow steam to escape during
cooking.
● Not all plastic wrap is
suitable for use in microwave
ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
● Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during
or shortly after removal from
the microwave
oven. To prevent
burns from splashing liquid,
stir the liquid briefly before
removing the container from
the microwave oven.
4
.
~~Boilable”
cooking Pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package. If they
are not, plastic could burst
during or immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting in
injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least
partially uncovered because
they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers tight
covered with
~lastic
wrap,
Y
remove
covering
careful~y
and
direct steam away from hands
and face.
● Hot foods and steam can
cause burns. Be careful when
opening any containers of hot
food, including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and boxes. To
prevent possible injury, direct
steam away from hands and face.
THE EXHAUST HOOD
“
Have it
inshlled
and properly
grounded by a qualified
installer. See the special
installation booklet packed
with the microwave oven.
● The exhaust fan in the oven
will operate automatically
under certain conditions
(see Automatic Fan Feature
on the next page). While the
fan is operating, caution is
required to prevent the
starting and spreading of
accidental cooking fires while
the exhaust fan is in use. For
this reason:
—Never leave surface units
unattended at high heat
settings.
Boilover
causes
smoking and greasy
spillovers
that may ignite and spread if
exhaust fan is operating. To
minimize automatic fan
operation, use adequate sized
cookware and use high heat
only when necessary.
—In the event of a grease
fire,
smother flaming pan on surface
unit by covering pan completely
with well-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or flat tray,
—Never flame foods under
the oven with the exhaust fan
operating because it may
spread the flames.
—Keep hood and grease
filters clean, according to
instructions in the Exhaust
Feature section, to maintain
good venting and avoid grease
fires.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost from
your GE supplier.
JX40WH Filler Panel Kit.
JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit
for non-vented installation.
5
Your Touch Control Panel
The Touch Control Panel allows
you to set the oven controls
electronically with the touch of a
finger. It’s designed
to
be easy
to
use
and
understand.
When You Plug in the Oven
The
displtiy
panel displays five 8’s,
18 POWER
and
all
of the oven
functions. After 15 seconds,
all
lights disappear
and
“RESET”
appears in the upper portion. Touch
the
CLEAWOFF
pad, set the Clock
and
oven is ready for use.
If power is disrupted
at
any
time,
the above sequence recurs,
and
you
must reset CLOCK after touching
the CLEAR/OFF pad.
1.
DISPLAY.
Displays time of
day, time or temperature during
cooking functions, power level
being used, cooking mode
and
instructions.
2.
TIME COOK I & 11.
Microwave for
a
selected amount
of time using automatic power
level
10
(High).
3. TIME DEFROST.
Gentle
thawing
at
automatic power
level
3
(Low).
4. NUMBER PADS. Touch
these pads to enter cooking time,
defrosting time, time of day,
temperature or power level.
5. CLOCK. Touch this
pad
to enter
time
of
day
or check time of
day
while microwaving. To set clock,
first touch CLOCK pad and then
enter time of day. For example, if
time is 1
:30,
touch number pads 1,
3 and () and
“
I
:30’”
will appear in
display. Then touch START pad.
To reset or change time, simply
repeat
this process.
6. POWER LEVEL. Touch this
pad before entering
tinother
power
level number if you want to change
from automatic power level 10
(High) for cooking or power level
3 (Low) for defrosting.
7. AUTO START.
Ai]ows
yOU
to
program your oven to begin
cooking
at
a
selected time of
day—up to a 12-hour delay.
6
TIME COOK
TIME
AUTO
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OEFROST
OEFROST
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8. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO
or OFF for the different fan speeds.
9. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this
pad and enter food weight. The
oven automatically sets power
levels and defrosting time.
10. MIN/SEC TIMER. This
feature uses no microwave energy.
It functions as either a kitchen
timer, as a holding period after
defrost or as a delay timer before
time cooking.
11. START.
After all selections
are made, touch this pad to start
the oven.
12. CLEAWOFF. When touched,
it shuts off the oven and erases all
settings (except time of day).
13. LIGHT. Touch desired pad to
illuminate counter or to turn on
night light.
AUTOMATIC FAN
FEATURE
Cooking appliances installed
under the oven may, under some
heavy usage conditions, cause
temperatures high enough to
overheat some internal parts of the
microwave oven.
To prevent overheating from taking
place, the exhaust fan is designed
to automatically turn on at a low
speed if excessive temperatures
occur.
Should
this happen, the
fan cannot be manually turned off,
but it will automatically turn
off when the internal parts have
cooled. The fan may stay on up to
approximately 30 minutes after the
range and microwave oven controls
have been turned off.
Features of Your Microwave Oven
Coohg
Completi
Retider
To remind you that you have
food
in the
oven, the oven will display “End” and beep
once a minute until you either open the oven
door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
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1. Door Handle.
Pull to open door.
Door must be securely latched
for
oven to operate.
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&
.
5. Oven Vent.
8. Hood Controls.
6. Oven Interior Light. Light
Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.
comes on when door is opened or
Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.
2. Door Latches.
when the oven is operating.
9. Grease Filters.
3. Door Screen.
Metal screen
7. Touch Control Panel and
10.
Cooktop
Light.
permits viewing
of
foods and keeps
Digital Display.
For detailed
11.
Oven Floor.
microwaves confined inside oven.
information on
each
feature, see
4. Model and Serial Numbers.
the Control Panel section.
This is to certify that this
unit has been tested in
conformance with
AMCA
Bulletin No. 210.
C.F.M.
at 0.10
WG
215
Vert.
224 Her.
SONES
6.3
Vert.
5.9 Her.
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How to Use the Minute/Second Timer
The MIN/SEC TIMER has three
timing functions:
● It operates as a minute timer.
● It can be set to delay cooking.
● It can be used as a hold setting
after defrosting.
The MI N/SEC TIMER operates
without microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute
Phone Call
1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
2. Touch number pads 3,0
and
O
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
3. Touch START pad. Display
shows time counting down.
4. When time is up, oven signals,
flashes “End,” and display shows
time of day.
Using a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program a “holding
time” between microwave cooking
functions. The time can range from
one second to 99 minutes and 99
seconds. A holding or standing
time may be found in some of your
own recipes or in the Cooking
Guide.
Programming Delayed
Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds, touch either TIME
COOK I & II and enter cook time.
Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and
enter number of minutes to delay
cooking. Touch START. Timer will
count down to zero and cooking
will begin.
How to Defrost, Hold and
Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a
frozen casserole for 15 minutes,
hold for 10 minutes and then Time
Cook for 25 minutes. Here’s how
to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from
freezer and place in oven.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Step 3: Touch pads
1,5,0
and O
for 15 minutes defrosting time.
(Defrosting is automatically set on
power level 3 but can be changed
by touching the POWER LEVEL
pad and the desired power level.)
Step 4: Set standing or hold time
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.
Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold
for ten minutes.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK
I
& 11.
Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25
minutes of cooking time.
u
START
Step
8: Touch START. As
each function is automatically
performed, oven display shows
instructions entered and the
function. When time is up, the
oven signals and flashes “End.”
Questions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I
accidentally reverse my defrost,
hold and cook instructions?
A. The oven
will
automatically
rearrange your program.
Defrosting will always come first,
then hold, and then the cooking
function.
Q. Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes. Sometimes you may only
want to defrost a food, hold it, and
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in defrost and amount of
time. Then program the hold time
and the amount of cooking time.
Be sure to put the thawed dish in
the refrigerator promptly.
NOTE: Foods that are highly
perishable, such as milk, eggs,
fish, stuffings, poultry and pork
should not be allowed to sit out for
more than one hour after
defrosting. Room temperature
promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria.
Q. I programmed my oven for a
specific defrosting time but it
defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?
A. When instructions conflict,
the oven carries out the last
instruction. You may have set the
oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold
for 2 minutes, and then defrost for
6 minutes. In this case, the oven
would defrost for 6 minutes and
hold for 2 minutes.
8
Defrosting by Time
Time Defrost is designed for
speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great advantages
of a microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting
to
quickly thaw foods such
as
bread,
rolls, vegetables, fruits, and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting
is preferred for meat and poultry
because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
● Power
level
3
is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
● See the Defrosting Guide for
defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Place a package of frozen
chops in the oven and close the
door. Be sure the package contains
no metal.
WI
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Step
3: Select
one
half of the total
defrosting time recommended in
the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch 4.0 and O for 4 minutes.
How to
Change Power Level
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
n
START
Step
4: Touch START. When the
cycle is completed, the oven
signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over,
close the door
and
repeat Steps 2
and
3
to set remaining half of
defrosting time and touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals
and flashes “End,” open the door,
remove the package and separate
chops to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
● Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
—
● For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen
dinners can be defrosted and
microwaved. If the food is in a
foil container, transfer it to
a
microwave-safe dish.
● Check the Defrosting Guide for
other defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting you know the oven is using
a power level lower than 10
(High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in a
hurry’!
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power
level
7 cuts the
total defrosting time in about l/2;
Power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
1/3. During either, rotate
or
stir
food frequently.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting
times in the Defrosting Guide
seem right for my food?
A. These times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven
for
the time
indicated in the Defrosting Guide.
If
your food is
still
not completely
thawed
at
the end of that time,
reset your oven
and
adjust the time
accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
A. Some
foods
should
not
be
completely thawed
before
cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin
cooking
while
it is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes.
You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The
oven
begins
operating if time is left on
timer.
If
not, reset timer.
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Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature,
the oven automatically sets the
defrosting times and power
levels for you.
Use the Auto Defrost guide on the
next page. Select the food type by
touching the appropriate pad. Enter
the food weight in pounds and
tenths of a pound (see Conversion
Guide at right). Then touch
START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting
time and changes power levels
during defrosting to give even
defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
1.
Remove food from its package,
place in the oven on a
microwave-
safe dish and close the door.
m
2. Touch the AUTO DEFROST
pad.
3. Enter weight. For example,
touch number pads
1
and 2 for
weight of
1.2
pounds (1 pound,
3 ounces. See Conversion Guide
at right.)
4.
Touch START pad. Display
shows the oven power level and
defrost time counting down.
Twice during defrosting, the
oven beeps 4 times and
“TURn”
flashes. Follow the directions in
the Auto Defrost Guide for what
to do at the first and second signal.
Then close the door and touch
START.
Stand Time
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs
to stand in order to let the inside
defrost. You may take the food out
of the oven if you wish. Stand time
recommendations are given in the
guide on the next page.
Conversion Guide
If the weight
of
the food is
stated in pounds and ounces,
the ounces must be converted
to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Ounces
Pounds
6-7
.4
8
.5
9-10
.6
11
.7
12-13
.8
14-15
.9
When defrosting time is completed,
“End” flashes and oven beeps 4
times. “End” remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until
door is opened or the CLEAR/OFF
pad is touched.
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Auto Defrost Guide
1.
Unwrap item being defrosted.
2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check food for warm spots halfway through
defrosting, and shield these areas with
small
pieces of
foil.
RECOMMENDED
MIN.-MAX.
FOODS WEIGHT
INSTRUCTIONS
Chops
0.1 -5.0 lbs.
Separate, turn over and shield where necessary.
Frankfurters, Sausage
0.1 -5.0 lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
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Ground Meat 0.1 -5.0 lbs.
Turn over, remove defrosted areas and
break
apart.
Beef Patties
0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over and separate patties. Remove
defrosted pieces.
Roast
I
0.1- 5.0 lbs.
I
Turn over and shield.
Ribs
0.1 -5.0 lbs.
Separate, turn over and remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if necessary.
Steak
I
0.1- 5.0 lbs.
I
Turn over and shield.
Stew
I
0.1 -5.Olbs.
I
Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.
Whole Chicken
0.1 -5.0 lbs.
Turn over and shield.
Turkey Breast
0.1 -5.0 lbs.
Turn over and shield.
(breast side up)
Chicken Pieces
0.1 -5.0 Ibs.
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
Cornish
Hens (whole) 0.1 -5.0 Ibs. Turn over and shield where necessary.
I
1
Cornish
Hens (split) 0.1 -5.0 lbs.
Turn over and shield.
Fish Fillets
\
0.1-3
.Olbs.
I
Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.
Shrimp, Scallops
I
0.1
-3.Olbs.
I
Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.
Whole Fish
0.1 -3.0 Ibs.
Turn over and shield tail and head.
STAND TIME
1
5–30 minutes
10–15 minutes
1
5–30 minutes
15–30 minutes
30–90 minutes
1 5–30 minutes
1 5–30 minutes
15–30 minutes
1 5–30 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
60–90 minutes in
refrigerator
1
5–30 minutes
10–20 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
10–20 minutes
15–30 minutes
1
5–30 minutes
1 5–30 minutes;
hold under cold
running water.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas
with
small
pieces of foil.
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Cooking by Time
Time Cook I & II allows you to
microwave for a selected amount
of time.
Power level 10 (High) is
recommended for most cooking,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water,
add
-
1 teaspoon of instant coffee
and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that
has no metal decoration and is
microwave-safe (refer to
Microwaving Tips in the Safety
Instructions section). Place cup in
oven and close door.
n
TIME COOK
I &II
Step
2:
Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch 1,
0 and O for one minute.
Because automatic power level 10
is recommended for this cup of
coffee, there is no need to change
the power level. (If power level
10
is not appropriate, see “How to
Change Power Level” at right.)
Step 4:
Touch START.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End.” Oven,
light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
Using the Time Cook II
Feature
The Time Cook
11
feature lets you
set two time cooking functions
within one program. This is ideal if
you want to change power levels
during your cooking operations.
Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place food in oven in
microwave-safe container and
close the door.
n
TIME COOK
I &II
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK
I
& II.
Step 3: Select your cooking time.
For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for
two minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 5: Set your cooking time.
How to Change Power Level
After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step
6: Touch START.
Step 7: “POWER 10” is displayed
and “COOK TIME I“ counts
down.
Step 8: At the end of “COOK
TIME I,” the second power level
is displayed and “COOK TIME
II” is shown counting down.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End.” The
oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 10:
Open the door.
How to Use Auto Start
The Auto Start feature
allows
you to program your oven to
begin cooking at a preset time
day—up to a 12-hour delay.
To Use Auto Start
of
I
Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad
(instead of START pad).
Step 2: Enter the time you want
the oven to start. (Be sure your
microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking
program.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The
oven will automatically start at the
desired time.
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Glossary of Microwave Terms
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best
to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the
food should look and taste will help when adapting
recipes for microwaving. Foods that require
browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better
conventionally.
● Moist foods, such
as
vegetables, fruits, poultry
and
seafood, microwave well.
● Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and
candies, are suitable for microwaving because
of their
high fat and sugar content.
● Reduce conventional cooking time by one-half to
one-
third. Check
food
after minimum time to avoid
overcooking.
● Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for
flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.
● Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and
vegetables after cooking.
Covering.
In
both conventional and microwave
cooking, covers hold in moisture,
allow
for more even
heating and reduce cooking time. Conventionally,
partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting
plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the
same purpose when microwaving.
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you
vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so
excess steam can escape.
Arranging Food in Oven. In conventional baking, you
position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot
air can flow around them. When microwaving, you
arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to
microwave energy.
Stirring.
In
range-top cooking, you stir foods up from
the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving,
you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.
Foods that require constant stirring conventionally will
need only occasional stirring when microwaving.
Turning Over.
In range-top cooking, you turn over
foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly
contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is
often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain
foods, such as frozen hamburgers.
Standing Time. In conventional cooking, foods such as
roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or
to set. Standing time is especially important in
microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is
not placed on a cooling rack.
Shielding. In a conventional oven, you shield chicken
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When
microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin
parts, such
as
the tips of wings and legs on poultry,
which would cook before larger parts.
Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the
microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven
or foil that is not molded to food.
Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up
pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers, to
prevent bursting.
Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven
helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn
the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is
to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the
side that was to the back of the oven is to the side.
Basic Microwave Guidelines
Density of Food. In both conventional and microwave
cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to
cook than light, porous foods, such as
rolls,
bread or
pieces of cake.
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to
about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round
shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive
more energy and may overcook. This may also happen
when cooking conventionally.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to
avoid toughening.
Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very
moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is
attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in
moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat
can disperse evenly.
Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power
setting for even cooking.
Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas
cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside
edge and thin pieces in the center.
Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer or
refrigerator take
longer
to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the
temperatures at which you normally store the foods.
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small
amounts usually take less time than large amounts. This
is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is
directly related to the number of servings.
Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat
more than one dish at one time. Take the shelf out when
you are not using it.
13
Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting
~pe
of Cookware
Microwave Uses
Foil-lined paper bags and boxes
Foil baking trays
Aluminum foil
Metal or partially metal pots, pans,
thermometers, skewers and twist ties
Glass jars and bottles
Microwave plastics
Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups
Oven glass and ceramic
Dinnerware
Paper towels, paper napkins and
wax paper
Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in
bags and storage bags
Paperboard trays used for frozen
entrees and dinners
Plastic trays and plates used for frozen
entrees and dinners
Straw, wicker and wood
Avoid using.
You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will
reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil
is closer than 1 inch to oven walls,
Use for shielding.
Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.
Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat
baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly.
Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can
build up.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if
food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s
recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.
Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of
sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use
paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them.
Synthetic fibers may cause the
towel
to ignite. Avoid using recycled
paper.
Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).
Heating (storage bags).
Cooking and heating.
Cooking and heating.
Warming.
Cookware Tips
● Always check the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations before using any cookware
in the oven.
● Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in
cookware, check its size to make sure it will fit
in the oven.
● For best cooking results select a dish that matches
the size or amount of food being prepared.
14
Heating or Reheating Guide
1.
2.
3.
—
Directions below
ire
for heating or reheating already-cooked
4. Be sure
foods
are heated throughout
before
serving. Steaming or
foods
stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use
bubbling around edges
of dish does not necessarily mean
food
is
microwave-safe cookware.
heated throughout.
Cover most
foods
for fastest heating. Exceptions are some
sandwiches,
Eriddle
foods
and baked items.
Bubbling around edges
of dish is normal, since the center is the
last
to
heat,
Foods h;ated to
1600F.
to
165°F,
will provide
safe,
palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste.
Let
tt)ods
stand a
few
minutes
before
serving.
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If you use a meat thermometer while cooking. make sure it
is
safe
for
use in microwave ovens.
Item
Amount
Power Level
Time
Appetizers
Dips: cream or processed cheese
1/2
cup
Medium (5)
2X
to
3X
min.
1
cup
Medium (5)
3105 min.
Pastry bites:
small pizzas, egg rolls, etc.
2 to 4 servings
High (
10)
2
to
4 min.
Saucy: meatballs, riblets,
I
to
2 servings
High
(
10)
2 to 4 min.
cocktail franks, etc.
3
to
4 servings
High (
10)
3
to 5 min.
(
1/2
cup per
serving)
Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax
paper.
Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to
retain
tbeir crispness.
Bakery Foods
Cake,
;offee cake,
dougbnuts,
sweet rolls, I
piece
nut or fruit bread
2
pieces
4 pieces
9-in. cake or
I 2 rolls or
doughnuts
Dinner rolls, muffins
1
2
4
6
to
8
Pie:
fruit.
nut or custard
1 slice
I slice=
1/8
of 9-in. pie
2 slices
(use minimum time for custard)
4 slices
9-in. pie
Low
(3)
Low
(3)
Low
(3)
Low
(3)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
High (
10)
High ( 10)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
1/4
to
1/2
min.
I to I
X
min.
1
X
to 2 min.
4 to 5 min.
1/4 to
1/2
min.
1/2
to I min.
I to I
Y,
min.
1 to 2 min.
1/2
to I min.
I to I
X
min.
2X
to
3
min.
5 to 7 min.
Beverages
Cocoa, other milk based
(6
oz./cup)
1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7)
3
to
6
min.
(9 oz,/cup)
1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7)
5 to 7 min.
Coffee, tea, cider
(6
Oz.lcup)
I to 2 cups
High ( 10)
I
Y
to
3
min.
(9
oz,/cup)
1
to 2 cups
High (
10)
3
to 5 min.
Gravies & Sauces
Desserts:
chocolfite,
butterscotch. etc.
1/2
cup
High ( 10)
I
to
1
X
min.
1
cup
High ( lo)
1
y,
to
2X
min.
Gravies: giblet or creamy
1/2
cup
High ( 10)
I to 2 min.
1
cup
High ( 10)
2 to
3
min.
Meat
or
main
disb
sauces,
such as
112
cup
High ( 10)
I
H
to 2 min.
spaghetti sauce, etc.
1 cup
High ( 10)
3
to 4 min.
I can (16 oz. )
High ( I ())
4 to 6 min.
Tip: Cover
Iood
to prevent spattering.
Griddle Foods
Pancakes,
frencb
toast or waffles:
Plain, no topping
Syrup & butter
2 or
3
pieces
High (
10)
1 to I
X
min.
2 or
3
pieces
High (
10)
1 to 1
X
min.
Tip:
Do not cover.
15
—
—
Heating or Reheating Guide
(continued)
Item
Amount Power Level
Time
Meats and Main Dishes
Chicken pieces
1
tu
2 pieces
High ( 10)
2
tu
3
min.
3
to
4
pieces
High ( 10)
3
I(}
4
min.
Hamburgers
or
meatloaf
1
to
2 servings
High ( 10)
17
tn
2
min.
(4
oz.
per
serving)
3
to
4 servings
High ( 10)
2Y,
tu
3X
min.
Hot
dogs and sausages
I
to
2 High ( lo)
1
tu
1
Y,
min.
3
to
4
High
( 10)
I
X
to
3
min.
Rice and pasta
I
to
2 servings
(~/3-3/4
cup
pcl-
serving)
High ( 10)
I
to
3
min.
Saucy, main dishes:
ch(]p
sLIey,
spaghetti, I
[()
2
servings
High ( 10)
4
to
7 min.
crc:lmcd
chicken,
chi
I i, stew.
m;ictu”nni
;md
3
to
4 servings
High ( lo)
8
to
12 min.
cheese,
etc.
I
cun
( 16
oz.) High ( 10)
6
to
8
min.
(3/4-
I
CLIp
per serving)
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces
I
[u
2
servings
Meal-High (7)
2Yz
to
4 min.
3
to
4 servings
Meal-High (7)
6
to
8
min.
Thinly-sliced meat
I
to
2
servings
(3
to
4
OZ.
per serving)
Meal-High (7)
3
tn
5 min.
3
tu
4 servings
Meal-High (7)
5
tu
8
min.
Topped or mixed with sauce I
to
2 servings
High (
10)
4
to
6
min.
(2/3.3/4
CLIp
pCl
SCrVlllg)
3
to
4 servings
High ( 10)
8
tc~
I 2 min.
Tip:
C.ovcI”
s:ILIcy
main
dishes
with
pl:istic
wrap.
Cover other main dishes
and
meats
with
w:ix
ptipcr.
When heating
or
reheating
3
to
4 servings
of
nle;it
slices
or
pieces.
rot:ltc
dish I/2 turn after
half’
of”
cooking”
time.
Plate of Leftovers
Meat plus
~
ve:cltiblcs
I
plate
High ( 10)
3
to
5
min.
Tip:
Cover
pl:lte
uI’
I’uod
with
wax
pilper
or
pl~stic
wrap,
Sandwiches
Meat-cheese filling:
with
2
slices of
bread
I
tu
2 servings
Meal-High (7)
2
tu
4 min.
3
tn
4 servings
Meal-High (7)
4
to
6
min.
Moist filling:
Sluppy
Joes,
barbecue,
ham
saltid,
1
to
2
servings
Meal-High (7) 2
to
4 min.
etc.
in bun ( I/3
cup
per serving)
3
to
4 servings
Meal-High (7)
4 to
6
min.
Tip:
Use
p:ipcr
towel
ur
napkin
to
cuver sandwiches,
soups
Milk-based
(6
oz.
per serving) 1
tu
2
servings
Meal-High (7)
4
to
7 min.
3
to
4 servings
Meal-High (7)
9
to
13 min.
1
ctin
(10
UZ.
)
Meal-High (7)
7
to
9 min.
Water-based
(6
oz.
per serving)
1
tu
2
servings
High ( 10)
2
to
6
min.
3
to
4 servings
High ( lo)
6
to
10 min.
I
c~n
(10
oz.) High (
10)
5
to
6
min.
Tip: Cover
soLtps
with
w:ix
p:lpcr
or
pl~ls[ic
wrup.
Vegetables
Large pieces or whole:
:Lspia”agus
spears,
I
to
2
servings
High ( 10)
I
Y,
tu
3
min.
cm”n
ml
the
cob,
etc.
3
to
4 servings
High ( lo)
3
tn
6
min.
I
can
(
16
uz.
) High ( lo)
5
tu
6
min.
Mashed
1
to
2 servings
High ( 10)
2
tu
4 min.
( 1/2
cap
per serving)
3
tu
4 servings
High ( 10)
6
to
8 min.
Small pieces:
pe~s.
beuns,
cm.n,
etc. 1
to
2
servings
High ( 10)
1
to
2X
min.
(
1/2
cup
per
serving)
3
to
4 servings
High (
tO)
2X
to
3X
min.
1
cim
( I
6
oz.) High ( 10)
3fi
tu
4fi min.
Tip:
Cover
vegetables
fm
must even
he~l[ing.
16
Defrosting Guide
1.
Fond
packuged
in paper
or
plastic
muy
be defrosted without
3.
unwrapping. If
food
is
foil
wrapped, remove
foil
find
place
food
4.
in cooking dish
for
defrosting. Most
food
defrosts well using
Defrost (3). For more even defrosting
of larger
foods,
such
as
beet.
lamb
tind
veal roasts, use Warm ( I).
2.
Alter
first
half of defrosting time, unwrap package and
check
food. Turn
food
over. if necessary;
break
apart or separate
food
if
possible, Shield any warm areas with small pieces
of foil.
Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all
areas.
[f
still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let
stand a
few
minutes.
First Half Second Half
Food
Time, Min.
Time, Min. Comments
Breads, Cakes
[Power Level:
Defrost (3) I
Bread, buns
or
rolls
(8
to
16
oz. )
Cake, frosted, 2 to
3
layer
( 17 oz.)
Cake, plain, I layer
Cheesecake, plain or
fruit-topped (17 to
19
oz. )
Coffee cakes
( I I
to
14X
oz. )
Cream or custard pie
(14 oz.)
Crunch cakes & cupcakes
Doughnuts
( 1 or 2)
(4
to
6)
French toast (2 slices)
Fruit or nut pie
(8
in. )
Pound cake (11
M
oz.)
Sweet rolls
(xx
to I 2 oz. )
2 to
3
2 to
3
2
to
3
3
to
6
6
to 7
1 to
2
1/2
to 3/4 each
1/2
to 1
1
to 2
2
7
to Y
~
to
4
2
to
3
1 to 2
none
none
none
none
1 to 2
none
none
I
to 2
1
none
none
2 to
3
Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first half of time.
Let stand 5 to
10
minutes before serving.
Let stand 5 minutes
before
serving.
Reposition after first half
of
time. Let
stand
5 minutes before serving.
Rearrange after first half of time.
Turn over
after first balf of
time.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Rearrange
after
f’irst
half of time.
Fish & Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fillets:
Pre-packaged ( I lb.)
4 to 5
5 to 7
Place unopened package in
oven,
(If
fish
is frozen in water, place in
Freshly frozen ( I lb. )
4 to 5
5 to 7
cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first half of time. After
second half of time, hold under cold water to separate.
Shellfish, blocks:
Crab meat
~
2
Place
block in casserole. Turn over and break up with fork after first
(6-oz.
package)
half
of
time.
Oysters (
12-oz.
can)
4 to
6
4 to
6
Place block in casserole. Break up with fork after first half of
time.
Scallops ( I -lb. package)
4 to
6
4 to
6
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first balf of
time.
Shellfish, large:
Crab legs, 1 to 2
2 to 3
2 to 3
Arrange in cooking dish with light-underside-up. Turn over after
(x to
10
oz.)
first half of time.
Lobster tails, 1 to 2
3
to 4
3
to 4
Arrange in cooking dish. with meaty-side-down. Turn over
after
(6
to Y oz.)
first
half of time.
Shellfish,
small
pieces
3
to 4
3 to 4
Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces
( 1 lb.)
after first half of time.
Steaks
(6
to 12 oz.)
2 to
3
none
Let stand a few minutes to
finish
defrostin&.
Whole fish (X
to
10
oz. )
3
2
to 4
Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. After
second half
of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete
defrosting.
17
Defrosting Guide
(continued)
First Half Second Half
Food
Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments
Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fresh (10 to
16
oz.)
2 to
3 2
to 3
Place
package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time.
break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.
Plastic pouch—l to 2
I
to
3
3 to 4
Place
package in oven. Flex package once.
( 1
()-oz.
package)
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bacon (
I
lb.)
2
to 3
per
lb.
Franks (
1
lb.)
2
to
3
Ground: beef
&
pork
(1 lb. )
(2
lbs.)
(5 Ibs.)
Roast:
beef,
lamb, veal*
(3 to 4 Ibs.)
Roast, pork
(3 to 4 Ibs.)
Sausage, bulk
(l-lb. tray)
( l-lb. roll)
Sausage,
links
(1 to I
X Ibs.)
Sausage, patties
(
12-oz.
package)
Spareribs,
pork
(2 to 3
lbs.)
Steaks, chops
&
cutlets
*Use Warm ( I ) for roasts.
3 to 4
6 to 7
12
to 13
8
to
10
per lb
6 to 8 per
lb.
2 to 3
2 to 3
2
2
2 to 4 per
lb,
3 to 5 per lb.
2 to 3 per
lb,
2 to 3
3
to 4
6 to 7
I
2 to 13
8
to 10 per lb.
4 to 6 per lb.
2 to 4
3 to 4
1
Z
to 2Z
2 to 3
2 to 4 per lb.
3 to 5 per lb.
Place unopened package in
oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes,
if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after
first half of time.
Turn meat over
after first half of
time.
Scrape off softened meat
after second half of
time.
Set aside. Break up remaining block and
microwave I to 2 minutes more.
Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat
after second half
of time. Set aside. Microwave 6 to
8
minutes
more. Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and
microwave 3 to 5 minutes more.
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first
half of
time.
Defrost for second half of
time,
Let stand for 30
minutes to
1
hour in refrigerator.
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first
half of time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30
minutes to 1 hour in refrigerator.
Turn over after first half
of
time.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Turn over after first
half of time. Let stand 15 minutes.
Rotate package
1/4
turn after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.
Turn over and separate after first half of time. Remove patties as
they thaw.
Place unwrapped ribs in cooking
dish.
Turn over after first half of
time. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let
stand to complete defrosting.
Place
unwrapped meat in cooking
dish.
Turn over after first half of
time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time,
separate pieces with table
knife.
Let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Chicken, broiler-fryer,
9
to I I
9
to 11
cut
Up
(2X
tO
3 Ibs. )
Chicken, whole
12
to
15
12
to
15
(2fi to 3 Ibs.)
Cornish
hen
5 to 6 per
lb.
5 per lb.
Duckling
4 to 6
per lb.
4 to 6 per lb.
Turkey breast (4 to 6
lbs.)
4 to 5 per lb.
4 to 5 per lb.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half
of time. After second
half of time, separate pieces and place in
cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let
stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first
half of time, unwrap and
turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with
foil.
To complete
defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first
half of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed
Place unwrapped duckling in oven. Turn over after first half of
time.
Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until
giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down.
After first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas
with foil. Defrost for second half
of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.
18
Cooking Guide
Breads
Crust on breads will be
soft
and
the outsides will
not
brown.
brown color on upside down breads, line dish before microwaving
If
desired, sprinkle top
ot’
batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture,
wi[h
brown sugar-caramel mixture or
sdvory
topping, such
as
chopped nuts or other topping
for
brown color. To
increfise
crushed, canned, French-fried onion
rings.
Food
Container
Cover
Power Level & Time Comments
Coffee
cakes
Corn bread
Muffins
( I
Muffin)
(2
to 4 Muffins)
(3
to
6
Muffins)
Quick breads,
from
a
mix
8-in. round dish
8-
to 9-in. tube
dish*
Paper-1ined
muffin
cups
(Do
no(
use
foil
liners. )
8-
to 9-in. tube
dish*
N()
Meal-High (7)
9
to 1 I min.
N()
Meal-High (7)
1 I to I
3
min
No
High ( 10)
1 to I
Y
min.
I
10
2Y
min.
2Y,
to
4X
min.
N()
High ( I ())
9
tol 2 min.
Place
batter in
grc~sed
dish.
Sprinkle cooking dish with finely
chopped, canned, French-fried onions
before
microwaving. Turn out of pan
upside down to serve.
Use
microwdve-safe
mufiin
container or
homemade
mutiin
cups,
made
by cutting
down hot drink
paper
cups.
Some
muffins
mtiy
be done
before
others. Remove muffins
as
they
are
done,
and
continue cooking
remainin&
rnufiins
u
few
seconds longer.
When done, toothpick inserted near
center will come out
clean.
Let
stand
15
minutes
before
turning out of dish.
Coo].
*It’
tube
dish is
umrvailtible,
microwave in 8-in, round dish with drinking glass
placed
open-end-up in center.
Cakes and Desserts
1.
Always
usc
microwave-stife
cookware.
4.
Coo]
cake in dish set directly on heat-proof
surf;]ce
or wooden
2.
Before
adding
measured
amount
of batter.
gretise
dishes or line
board 1 () to 15 minutes before inverting.
them with
wax
paper. (Do not flour. )
5. Crust
on
cakes will be
soft.
If cake is to be trosted,
refrigertite
3. Cakes
tire
done when toothpick or
long
skewer inserted into
cake
for
an
hour
to
firm exterior surface.
center comes out
clean.
6.
Chiffon
and
angel food cakes are not recommended for
microwaving.
Food
Container
Cover
Power Level & Time
Comments
Baked apples or
pears
Bar cookies
Commercial mix
I x
to
20
oz.
Cupcakes—(6)
Pineapple upside
down cake
Microwuve-stife
dish or
cflssero]e
8-in. round
btiking
dish
X-in. round dish
Paper-lined
cupcaker
X-in. round
dish
Lid or
High ( 10)
plastic
wrap
N()
High ( 10)
N()
High ( 10)
Meal-High (7)
No High ( 10)
No High ( 10)
2
to
4 min.
Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting.
per piece Core
tind
fill
center of
apple
with
2
tablespoons
sugar,
1
teuspoon
butter
find
l/X teaspoon cinnamon. Add 2
tablespoons water
for
each piece of fruit.
I ()
to
I
3
min.
Grease dish
before
adding
batter. Cut
when cool.
2 min.
Grease dish
before
adding
batter. Let
5 to 7 min.
stand 5 to
10
minutes to cool
before
inverting.
3
to 4 min.
When cooking several cupcakes, some
will be done before others. Remove
cupcakes as they are done and continue
cooking the rest
a
few
seconds longer.
I ()
10
I 2 min.
When done, toothpick inserted in center
comes out clean. Invert
coke
onto plate:
let dish stand over cake a
few
minutes.
19
Cooking Guide
(continued)
Candies
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt
2. Candies which are
boiled
become very hot; handle cooking
chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up. or place chocolate in
container carefully.
paper bowl to melt.
Food
Container
Cover
Power Level & Time
Comments
Caramel apples
2-cup measure No
High (
10)
2
to
3
min.
or 1 -qt.
casserole
Chocolate bark I
fi-qt.
casserole
Yes
or bowl
Marshmallow crisp Large glass
bowl
Yes
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
2 to
2X
min.
1 min. to
melt butter,
2X
to
3X
min.
to melt
marshmallows
S’Mores
Paper napkin or No
High ( lo) 15 to 25
paper plate
seconds
Unwrap half
of
a
1/4-02. package
Of
caramels into measuring cup. Add I
tablespoon water. Microwave, stirring
every minute. Dip 4 apples into mixture,
Place 12 oz.
selni-sweet
chocolate pieces in
container. Microwave to melt.
Add
1 cup
whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax
paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.
In large glass bowl, melt
1/4
cup butter.
Add
1
()-oz,
package marshmallows.
cover with wax paper and microwave to
melt. Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal.
Press
firmly
into buttered
2-qt.
oblong
glass dish.
Cover graham cracker with chocolate
and
marshmallow.
Cereal and Rice
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.
4. Stir or rearrange after
half of cooking time.
2. For minute rice, use the same amount
of water needed for
5. Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about
conventional boiling.
Add
regular amount of salt.
the same.
3. Cover rice while microwaving. When using plastic wrap,
turn back one corner to vent.
Food
Container
Cover
Power Level & Time
Comments
Oatmeal,
I-qt.
casserole No
High (
10)
3
to 5 min. Increase casserole size
for
more than one
old
fashioned
or bowl
per serving
serving. Increase time about I ‘/z minutes
for
each additional serving you are
cooking. Stir after
half of cooking time.
Note: To microwave single-serving packet
of instant oatmeal, follow package directions
for
amount of water and microwave at High (
10)
fur
1/2
to 1 minute,
Rice, minute
2-qt.
casserole
Lid or
High ( 10)
6 to 7 min.
Add I
X
cups water. Stir after 4 minutes.
( 1
x
cups)
plastic wrap
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